Marketing issues/ 02.04.24
Health care referral web sites & their link scams
Updated July 2009. At the foot of this article I have added the URLs of those who have added links to my web site without asking. Also, those sites that are clearly marketing companies dredging up any old links and adding them to their customers web sites. I recommend avoiding those who have a 'Health Directory' including numerous links. You can be...
Marketing issues/ 23.02.24
Essential oils via Amazon - the risks
ESSENTIAL OILS SALES VIA AMAZON.COM & THE INADEQUATE SAFETY WARNINGS OF THE SUPPLIERS By Martin Watt Safety: Amazon say: “The Product Safety Team at Amazon works to protect Amazon customers from risks of injury associated with products offered on Amazon by looking into and taking action on reported safety complaints and incidents”. Yet, w...
Marketing issues/ 23.02.24
Buying Essential Oils - and Absolutes
Buying Essential Oils - and Absolutes. By the late Bernie Hephrun Introduction: This article by Bernie is some years old, but it is still very informative. Most parts remain valid and it is a better insight into the real trade in aromatic oils than the hype that most aromatherapists and natural perfumers are getting. Bernie was one of the...
Marketing issues/ 23.02.24
OILS HYPED BY NUMEROUS AROMATHERAPY SUPPLIERS
Oils hyped by numerous aromatherapy suppliers By Martin Watt This is of particular relevance in the USA where laws on therapeutic claims and consumer safety issues of essential oils are rarely enforced. It would be beyond my means to name all of the suppliers involved as there are so many. However, if you see a lot of the oils below on the...
Marketing issues/ 23.02.24
ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OILS
ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OILS The Reality By Martin Watt See also the next article by the late Bernie Hephrun. The term 'Organic' is used to describe food, drink, cosmetics and other commodities. If an item is described as 'organic' by a supplier, it is being used to suggest a superior product. However, the term is misleading because it descr...
Marketing issues/ 23.02.24
THE DANGERS OF SOME ESSENTIAL OILS SOLD ON THE INTERNET
THE DANGERS OF SOME ESSENTIAL OILS SOLD ON THE INTERNET By Martin Watt First published in the NAHA newsletter During my searches for aromatherapy related subjects, I have come across thousands of sites selling essential oils. I was horrified by the number of businesses who are selling dangerous essential oils to therapists and the publi...
Marketing issues/ 19.02.24
The dangers of using 'untested' essential oils Blog sites that link to Amazon shops
ESSENTIAL OILS SALES VIA AMAZON.COM & THE INADEQUATE SAFETY WARNINGS OF THE SUPPLIERS By Martin Watt Safety: Amazon say: “The Product Safety Team at Amazon works to protect Amazon customers from risks of injury associated with products offered on Amazon by looking into and taking action on reported safety complaints and incidents”. Yet, w...